Hey Bonnie, doesn't help to be Rich. I still buy off the rack. LOL
BONNIE_HOLMES wrote:

Thanks. I think I've gotten the hang of moving the lump fluid out and
using the sleeve and glove to keep the fluid down. Main problem is that
my body doesn't fit off the rack, even with the various sizes and
pressure strengths. Doesn't surprise me. Very difficult to find shoes
and pants that actually FIT. If I were rich, I would do custom made.

Bonnie
ETN Zone 7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zemuly@comcast.net>
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:27:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Radiation
I'm sorry you developed lymphedema; however, it sounds like you and your
therapist have it under control. I had breast cancer over 20 years ago, and
I'm realizing all the time how fortunate I was to have had no ill effects
from the radiation. Chemo was not yet part of the protocol in my case.
Good luck on your continuing improvement.
zem
zone 7
West TN
----- Original Message -----
From: "BONNIE_HOLMES" <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net>
To: "Garden Chat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:57 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Radiation

Radiation sometimes has strange side effects. Four down and 29 more to
go (see pictures). Also, lymphedema therapist designed a Ford device so
I wouldn't have to pay for a $300 Lexus glove version. It is working!!!
My hand is getting under control. I probably will have to wear it and
the sleeve for months but the swelling is controlled. Yes!!!

With it getting hot, I wish I had my artist in residence back to paint
my head again. Most of my head coverings are just too hot. I bought a
cute tomato red cap yesterday at the Race that is light and should work.

This weekend, starting Friday, Blount County had a Race for the Cure
event that I took part in. All survivors, from a couple of days to
years, were recognized, received a survivor's t-shirt and a medal. Our
community is so supportive. Person with me is a friend from my book club
who had breast cancer surgery about the same time as I did. Fortunately
for her, there was no spread to the lymph nodes involved so she had no
chemo but is taking radiation. You might not be able to see them but the
head gear had small lights.

Cancer joke

On board a flight to London, the pilot announced, "That thump you heard
was our last engine conking out. I'm really sorry to tell you this, but
we are going to crash into the ocean."

In the stunned silence that followed, an angry voice spoke out. "Dammit!
That stupid doctor of mine! He said I was going to die of cancer."

Love, B
ETN Zone 7
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